ZANU PF raises US$9.5 million at presidential fundraising dinner

ZANU PF has reportedly raised US$9.5 million during its Presidential Fundraising Dinner in Harare, exceeding its initial US$6 million target for the party’s upcoming National People’s Conference. The event, held at the Hippodrome in Braeside, has drawn scrutiny due to the significant sum raised while many Zimbabweans face severe economic challenges, including high costs of living and limited incomes.

The ruling party has not yet provided a detailed breakdown of the individual contributions or a specific plan for how the funds will be utilized. The windfall has sparked public debate regarding the relationship between political financing and the economic realities of the citizenry.

High-profile attendees at the dinner included President Emmerson Mnangagwa, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, and G6, the brother of businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The gathering included social festivities alongside the formal fundraising activities.